Grab the Marathon RSS feed!Are you planning on moving? If you have a family, moving with kids is stressful. But, kids younger than 6 may be the easiest to move, because they have a limited capacity to understand. Still, your guidance is crucial.
Here are ways to ease the transition for your kids.
Toddlers:
- Keep explanations clear and simple.
- Use a story to explain the move, or use toy trucks and furniture to act it out.
- When you pack your toddler's toys in boxes, make sure to explain that you aren't throwing them away.
- If your new home is nearby and vacant, go there to visit before the move and take a few toys over each time.
- Move your child's old bedroom furniture to the new house. It may provide a sense of comfort in the new house. It might even be a good idea to arrange furniture in a similar way in the new bedroom.
- Avoid making other big changes during the move, like toilet training or advancing a toddler to a bed from a crib.
- Arrange for your toddler or preschooler to stay with a babysitter on moving day.
Kids in elementary school may be relatively open to a move, but still need serious consideration and help throughout the transition.
Many experts say that the "the right time to move" is mid school year because your child can meet other kids right away.
To avoid glitches that would add stress, gather any information the new school will need to process the transfer. That may include the most recent report card or transcript, birth certificate, and medical records.
For more moving tips, or help with your move, contact Marathon Moving.
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